In a note to the Rock Band community, Trites explained that the company is focusing on several new titles in development, and Harmonix has subsequently scaled down new Rock Band DLC production down as the company transitions resources onto other projects. We can presume that at least one of those projects will be a next-gen something for Microsoft's long-rumored new Xbox, most likely with some strong Kinect functionality.

We'll miss you, weekly Rock Band DLC. But hey, at least Harmonix managed to FINALLY include Andrew W.K. in Rock Band before closing down the weekly DLC factory. We'll be sure to pour out a 40 for Rock Band DLC on April 2.

Casey Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of IGN. He did public relations for Harmonix in a previously life, and starred in most of the Guitar Hero games as a girl. Follow him and his stupid beard on Twitter at @Lynchtacular.